Engineering Technician 2

Northrop Grumman • Elk River, MN

6d • $26 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Technician level 2 to support the Armament Systems Division team at its Elk River, Minnesota offices. The division specializes in the development and production of ammunition, guns, and precision-guided ordinance. The Elk River site supports development, manufacturing, and testing for the Defense Systems Division. This role supports manufacturing engineering activities for medium-caliber ammunition and warhead production, including 1st-shift operations on a 4/10 schedule.

The technician performs Load, Assemble, Pack (LAP) processes for energetics and/or munition systems, either independently or as part of a team. Work may take place in a low-volume development environment with medium- to high-complexity components or a medium-volume production environment. The technician works with engineers on mechanical designs for early-stage development programs and continuous improvement of legacy programs, follows detailed operating procedures, records data, operates various equipment, and conducts in-process quality checks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of additional education and/or related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Obtain coverage under the Safe Explosives Act as an employee possessor/responsible person upon starting.
• Safety-first mentality and high attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of mechanical assembly experience.
• Two-year trade school degree or equivalent.
• High mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform Load, Assemble, Pack (LAP) processes for energetics and/or munition systems individually or as part of a team.
• Work in low-volume development or medium-volume production environments.
• Work with engineers to help develop mechanical designs for early-stage development programs and improve legacy programs.
• Follow detailed operating procedures and collect and record data as needed.
• Learn to operate and operate various types of equipment.
• Perform in-process quality checks using hand tools and gauges.
• Collaborate with engineering, production control, quality, and test personnel.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED